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Govt planning performance review of CGD networks, gas pipelines, petroleum product pipelines
India’s downstream Oil & Gas regulator, Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), is planning a thorough performance review of the country’s City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks, natural gas pipelines, and petroleum product pipelines.
The idea is to study the natural gas infrastructure from the point of view of demand, supply and gaps in performance, with the larger aim of ramping up the share of natural gas in the country’s energy basket from the 6 per cent currently to 15 per cent.
The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) is in the process of appointing an agency to conduct a study focused on the demand, supply, and feasibility of developing the natural gas infrastructure in India. This move comes as part of the government’s broader effort to assess and potentially refine the nation’s energy infrastructure.
The designated agency will be responsible for reviewing various CGD networks and pipelines across the country. Engaging with all CGD, NGPL, and PPPL entities will be crucial, with the aim being to gather comprehensive data on natural gas pipelines, petroleum product pipelines, and existing CGD projects throughout India
Further, the research will encompass policy, regulatory norms, and macroeconomic trends that influence the energy sector. Policy guidance, business model suggestions for city gas distribution and pipelines, and the creation of frameworks to balance the demand and supply of natural gas in India will also be within the purview of the selected agency.
To facilitate this extensive review, the PNGRB has highlighted the need to have two dedicated professionals stationed at their New Delhi office for a span of two years.
The Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB), established under “The Petroleum & Natural Gas Regulatory Board Act, 2006”, serves to regulate refining, processing, storage, transportation, distribution, marketing, and sale of petroleum, petroleum products, and natural gas, barring the production of crude oil and natural gas. Its aim is to protect the interests of consumers and entities involved in specific activities related to petroleum, petroleum products, and natural gas.
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